
Originally Posted by
Mobster
Very true. Press 200lbs overhead, bench 300lbs or dips with weight added and you don't need tricep isolation exercises.
So courtesy of Stevesmi
Training Tip No3
Compounds first
If, as above, you can master the form then learn to move heavy weight in what we call the compound movements then you'll not only be strong but, genetics allowing, be a big (or bigger) mofo.
Compounds, simply put, use the biggest amount of muscle tissue. Examples like chins working the grip and forearms just holding the bar, biceps, back and rear delts in the actual pull up and so on. Squats (over the leg press) cos not only are you working the hams and quads but also (just for balance) calves and your core.
In my older books they suggested an average Joe ought to try to work to the following: 300-400-500 (that's bench, squat and deadlift). Start repping those and you'll start looking like a monster. Throw in 200lbs overhead, 100lbs on dips and chins and you'll be in the 5%. Look around any gym and see if it's not true.